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Christopher Schafer Celebrates 5 Amazing Years…and We Celebrate His New Online Store
You know we love Christopher Schafer and all he does. You may have heard us sing his praises for his work with the Baltimore Fashion Alliance— which promotes local designers and helps creative, fashion-minded Baltimoreans find their footing in the fashion industry. Or perhaps we were in awe of the time and labor he gives to Sharp Dressed Man, through which he supports low-income men re-entering the workforce by providing them with high quality, gently used menswear– which can often make or break a man’s opportunities for employment. But all of that isn’t even Schafer’s primary occupation. For the last five years, Schafer has been Baltimore’s leading clothier for gorgeous, unique menswear– making this town just that much more easy on the eyes. And every local man with an eye for style is grateful for that (as are the women who love them). Well, today Schafer’s circle of influence is about to widen, as the clothier launches his new online store– a first for the company. Online, customers will be able to purchase Schafer’s handmade silk ties, bow ties, pocket squares and accessories. And since this also marks the company’s 5th Anniversary, there’s even an added perk– Schafer’s way of celebrating and saying “thank you.”
Shopping Report: Jeans, Jewels, and Orange Ties for Rounding Out Baseball Season
Check out Lafayette 148’s 2015 Resort line at Chezelle in the Village of Cross Keys this weekend and enjoy 10% off trunk show purchases and orders. Also in Cross Keys, J. Jill is offering an extra 30% off sale items until October 13th and at Chico’s Fall Sale, everything in the store is 25% to 60% off.
Weekend Shopping Report: Sympli Trunk Show, Trendsitions, and Fall Fashion
There are sales galore this weekend, thanks to the Baltimore Fashion Alliance’s TRENDSITIONS Shop Local event.
But before you map out your route for hitting every participating boutique, be sure to pencil in a stop at the Sympli Trunk Show, presented by Jones & Jones now through Sunday! You may even want to time your appearance to coincide with the Village of Cross Keys Fall Fashion Show.
If you’re heading to Shawan Downs on September 27, head to Halcyon House for equestrian-themed linens, portable plates, sporty cutlery and all you need for a pretty picnic spread.
As for the TRENDSITIONS event…Saturday, September 20th, you can snag super deals (along with light bites and tasty sips) at some of the city’s top independent boutiques. Most participating shops are offering at least 20% discounts on a variety of merchandise. Be sure to check out:
Katwalk Boutique (1709 Aliceanna St) 20% off on all tops, and free gifts, to boot!
Handbags in the City (840 Aliceanna St) Bejeweled Prada sunglasses at over 25% off, anyone?
Exclusively Yours (827 N.Charles St) Bold prints and daring designs—particularly fall one-pieces
Poppy and Stella (728 S. Broadway) Shoes, shoes, shoes
LoveLace Showroom (1201 Light St) For gals who like a whole of sparkle
Cristopher Schafer Clothier (1400 Aliceanna St) 20% off of EVERYTHING
And many more. Be sure the check out the Fashion Alliance website for a complete listing.
Worried about parking? The Charm City Circulator provides transportation, so you can hop on and off, shopping without worrying about parking meters.
New Look, New Location, Same Tasteful Menswear for Gentlemen at Samuel Parker in Cross Keys
Samuel Parker has long been our gold standard for a local men’s haberdashery. Named for owner Ken Himmelstein’s own grandfather, the shop caters to gentlemen of refined and classic tastes. And while some women may lament that that can seem to be a dying breed, the success of Samuel Parker and Himmelstein’s vision seems to indicate otherwise.
In fact, the shop is so popular that Himmelstein has actually moved locations, opening up in the Village of Cross Keys (as though you needed another reason to visit one of our favorite shopping oases). The new and expanded Samuel Parker opened its doors Thursday, Sept 4, complete with all the incredible menswear the shop is known for, plus new offerings that take the shop well beyond just fashion, embracing all things that make for a man of complete style.
Diamond Chip Menswear from Christopher Schafer
To listen to Marilyn, you’d believe that diamonds are a girl’s (and only a girl’s) best friend. Au contraire. The sparkle and refinement of diamonds has a seductive power that doesn’t discriminate. So leave it to the luxury fabric designers at Scabal to create a special line of suit fabrics with actual diamond fragments woven into it. And leave it to Christopher Schafer, one of our favorite local clothiers, to bring such luxury to Baltimore. But maybe we should reiterate, in case you didn’t actually catch it the first time, that this is suit fabric with actual, literal diamonds woven into it. And it’s known as the Diamond Chip.
SNL Rips on Jos. A. Bank Suits in Skit
It’s been a rough month for Jos. A. Bank. First, Men’s Wearhouse takes it over, and over the weekend Saturday Night Live hilariously knocked the quality of the local menswear company’s suits, characterizing them as more absorbent and affordable than paper towels!
Refer a Friend Month at Christopher Schafer
We all have this person in our life. The friend or family member who looks alright day-to-day, but you don’t really give their look a second thought. They’re dressed, what they’re wearing is perfectly appropriate, but also, it’s not really remarkable in any way. Then one day they show up to a wedding, a holiday party, any special occasion, really, and they’ve decided to go all out. To make themselves look like a million bucks. And they do. “You sure clean up well,” everyone mutters, pleasantly surprised by the transformation. But then the next day, poof. Back to normal. Cinderella, pumpkin, etc. Well, if you want to help encourage (gently or not) this person to move toward making everyday a dress-your-best day, Christopher Schafer is making it more appealing than ever.
Rick Dempsey Makes Orange Wednesday Easy
Orioles Hall-of-Famer Rick Dempsey has teamed up with Fashion Hall-of-Famer Christopher Schafer – the Baltimore custom clothier – to create theRick Dempsey Tie collection. If your man’s a fan of baseball, sports, or natty neckwear, he’ll appreciate one of these special ties. American-made, by hand, and in array of glorious colors, the ties have been made with silk Mr. Dempsey personally selected and convey the baseball superstar’s knack for mixing a traditional look with a dose of personality. The 1983 World Series MVP’s new career as a sportscaster has put his focus on fashion, where he has proven to have stand-out style! See what he has to say about his newfound fashion philosophy below.
Bonus: By purchasing one of the ties you’ll benefit Mr. Dempsey’s charity, Cool Kids Campaign. Click here to order online.
Check out more details about the Rick Dempsey Tie Line here: Rick Dempsey Ties at Christopher Schafer Clothier
Christopher Schafer Clothier is located at 1400 Aliceanna Street.
For more information, visit www.Christopherschaferclothier.
